Cross-cultural Computing: An Artist's Journey (springer Series On Cultural Computing)
by Naoko Tosa /
2016 / English / PDF
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This exciting new book explores the relationship between cultural
traditions and computers, looking at how people from very different
cultures and backgrounds communicate and how the use of information
technologies can support and enhance these dialogues.
This exciting new book explores the relationship between cultural
traditions and computers, looking at how people from very different
cultures and backgrounds communicate and how the use of information
technologies can support and enhance these dialogues.
Historically we developed our understanding of other cultures
through traditional means (museums, printed literature, etc.) but
the advent of information technologies has allowed us access to a
plethora of material. Tosa asks the question “Can we understand
other cultures using computers as media to supplement thinking
and memorization?” Starting with a survey of art and technology,
moving into the area of culture and technology, the book
culminates with a vision of a new world based on an understanding
of these relationships, allowing cultural creators and viewers
the opportunity to reach a better and more profound understanding
of the role information technology will play going forward.
Historically we developed our understanding of other cultures
through traditional means (museums, printed literature, etc.) but
the advent of information technologies has allowed us access to a
plethora of material. Tosa asks the question “Can we understand
other cultures using computers as media to supplement thinking
and memorization?” Starting with a survey of art and technology,
moving into the area of culture and technology, the book
culminates with a vision of a new world based on an understanding
of these relationships, allowing cultural creators and viewers
the opportunity to reach a better and more profound understanding
of the role information technology will play going forward.
